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Eva Herscowitz

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South metro
Eva Herscowitz covers Dakota and Scott counties for the Star Tribune. She's from Maryland and previously worked at The Post and Courier in Charleston, South Carolina.

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News & Politics

NYPD releases new photos of man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

As the manhunt for the shooter stretches into its fifth day, UnitedHealthcare has opted to place some fencing around its headquarters in Minnetonka.
December 8, 2024
News & Politics

Teen in critical condition, another wounded following shooting in Robbinsdale apartment’s parking lot

Officers located a “person of interest” but haven’t arrested anyone following the overnight shooting, according to a police news release.
December 8, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs

What’s that smell? Twin Cities suburbs adopt odor ordinances before cannabis retail market launches

Officials say the smell regulations in Hastings, Stillwater and Cottage Grove apply to all businesses, not just those in the marijuana industry.
December 6, 2024
Elections

Republican candidate contests House District 54A race results in Scott County

After a recount, DFL Rep. Brad Tabke finished ahead of Republican Aaron Paul, but the county attorney has said 20 uncounted ballots were likely thrown away.
December 2, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs

Car crashes abound at this Rosemount intersection. What could make it safer?

A traffic light is coming to the collision-prone corner. But some residents say the intersection of Biscayne Avenue and County Road 42 needs a makeover — now.
December 2, 2024
Rochester

Police investigating after man shot and killed in Rochester

Officers arrested one person following the incident, which happened at a house on the city’s northwestern edge.
December 1, 2024
Elections

Missing 54A absentee ballots likely thrown out, Scott County attorney says

DFL Rep. Brad Tabke currently leads Republican Aaron Paul by 14 votes. Minnesota House Republicans plan to file an election contest lawsuit in the closely watched race.
November 27, 2024
An election judge recounts ballots cast for the 54A Minnesota House race between DFL Rep. Brad Tabke and Republican Aaron Paul held at the Scott County Government Center in Shakopee, Minn. on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Tabke has a 14-vote lead over Republican Paul in unofficial results for the District 54A seat, within the 0.5% threshold set by state law for an automatic recount. ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com
Elections

With DFLer Tabke in the lead, Scott County canvassing board certifies House 54A race

DFLer Brad Tabke has a 14-vote lead over Republican Aaron Paul. But the fight for the Shakopee-area seat might not be over.
November 25, 2024
An election judge recounts ballots cast for the 54A Minnesota House race between DFL Rep. Brad Tabke and Republican Aaron Paul held at the Scott County Government Center in Shakopee, Minn. on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Tabke has a 14-vote lead over Republican Paul in unofficial results for the District 54A seat, within the 0.5% threshold set by state law for an automatic recount. ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com
Twin Cities Suburbs

Car crashes abound at this Rosemount intersection. What could make it safer?

A traffic light is coming to the collision-prone corner. But some residents say the intersection of Biscayne Avenue and County Road 42 needs a makeover — now.
December 2, 2024
Rochester

Police investigating after man shot and killed in Rochester

Officers arrested one person following the incident, which happened at a house on the city’s northwestern edge.
December 1, 2024
Elections

Missing 54A absentee ballots likely thrown out, Scott County attorney says

DFL Rep. Brad Tabke currently leads Republican Aaron Paul by 14 votes. Minnesota House Republicans plan to file an election contest lawsuit in the closely watched race.
November 27, 2024
An election judge recounts ballots cast for the 54A Minnesota House race between DFL Rep. Brad Tabke and Republican Aaron Paul held at the Scott County Government Center in Shakopee, Minn. on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Tabke has a 14-vote lead over Republican Paul in unofficial results for the District 54A seat, within the 0.5% threshold set by state law for an automatic recount. ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com
Elections

With DFLer Tabke in the lead, Scott County canvassing board certifies House 54A race

DFLer Brad Tabke has a 14-vote lead over Republican Aaron Paul. But the fight for the Shakopee-area seat might not be over.
November 25, 2024
An election judge recounts ballots cast for the 54A Minnesota House race between DFL Rep. Brad Tabke and Republican Aaron Paul held at the Scott County Government Center in Shakopee, Minn. on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Tabke has a 14-vote lead over Republican Paul in unofficial results for the District 54A seat, within the 0.5% threshold set by state law for an automatic recount. ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com
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